Zingy Blackberry Lemonade Food

BLACKBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Muddle 2 cups blackberries with 2 cups simple syrup (recipe follows) in a pitcher. Stir in 2 cups each fresh lemon juice and water; add ice and lemon slices.
• Simple Syrup: To make 2 cups simple syrup, bring 1 1/2cups each sugar and water to a boil, stirring until dissolved. Let cool.

BLACKBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring just to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat and add the blackberries, lightly mashing them to break them up slightly and release their color. Stir in the lemon juice and steep 10 minutes or until cool. Add the vodka and 1 1/2 cups cold water. Pour into glasses over ice. Garnish with the lemon wheels.

BLACKBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Combine 2 c water and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Stirring occasionally, boil for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat; add in the lemon juice, lemon peel and remaining 2 c water.
• Cool slightly.
• Combine 1 c of the lemon mixture, and the blackberries in a blender.
• Blend well; strain the mixture and discard the seeds.
• Pour the blackberry and remaining lemon mixture in a pitcher.
• Stir well and add food coloring if desired.
• Chill and serve over ice.